Agency presentations are scheduled for mid-December, sources said. There is no consultant.

"We've been helping grow the Zatarain's brand and business for more than 10 years," said Mullen president John Fitzgerald. "We are confident we have the people and expertise to help continue to build their brand as we move forward."

The Gretna, La., company makes New Orleans-style spices, sauces, rice mixes and seasonings. Sources said the review was the result of Zatarain's entry into the frozen "bowls" product category, which also includes competitors like Uncle Ben's and Aurora Foods' Mrs. Paul's.

Zatarain's spent about $5 million on advertising through August of this year, according to CMR. The company's 2001 me-dia expenditures totaled approximately $8 million.

Agencies will present a creative campaign for a specific rice-mix side dish, sources said, though the entire account is up for grabs.

Agency presentations are scheduled for mid-December, sources said. There is no consultant.

"We've been helping grow the Zatarain's brand and business for more than 10 years," said Mullen president John Fitzgerald. "We are confident we have the people and expertise to help continue to build their brand as we move forward."

The Gretna, La., company makes New Orleans-style spices, sauces, rice mixes and seasonings. Sources said the review was the result of Zatarain's entry into the frozen "bowls" product category, which also includes competitors like Uncle Ben's and Aurora Foods' Mrs. Paul's.

Zatarain's spent about $5 million on advertising through August of this year, according to CMR. The company's 2001 me-dia expenditures totaled approximately $8 million.

Agencies will present a creative campaign for a specific rice-mix side dish, sources said, though the entire account is up for grabs.